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Ventura County Special Education

Q: How many students attend Ventura County Special Education?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Ventura County Special Education.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Ventura County Special Education?

Students at Ventura County Special Education are 68% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

Summary

Ventura County Special Education is an alternative public school located in Camarillo, CA that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with an enrollment of 345 students in the 2022-2023 school year. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (66.96%), followed by White (22.61%), Asian (6.67%), and smaller percentages of other races.

Ventura County Special Education stands out among nearby schools like Providence, Phoenix, and Triton Academy for its very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 18.8%, and high dropout rates, ranging from 6.3% to 14.3%. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 42.0% to 68.9%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, Ventura County Special Education has had very low performance, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments in 2022-2023. This is significantly lower than the performance of the nearby schools and the state averages. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism and low academic performance may be indicative of underlying issues, such as socioeconomic factors, lack of resources, or difficulties in addressing the unique needs of the student population. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the specific needs of the school's students and leverages the resources and expertise of the surrounding Ventura County Office of Education community.

231

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

67.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5189 Verdugo Way
Camarillo, CA 93012-8603

(805) 383-1924

District: Ventura County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.4%

White:

22.1%

Asian:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 5th percentile in 2009 → <1st in 2017

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (0% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (49% vs 19% California)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school0%

District avg4%

California avg41%

Not ranked this year

Ventura County Special Education did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2017	3.3	2498 of 2508	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	3.7	2464 of 2497	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	4.3	2450 of 2477	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	13.9	1984 of 2179	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	7.1	1964 of 2063	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	11.1	1866 of 2005	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	6.7	1738 of 1804	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2013	26.5	1428 of 2426	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	22.1	1539 of 2354	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.6	1160 of 2367	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	31.5	1240 of 2281	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	22.7	1719 of 2238	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	13.9	1795 of 2117	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	15.2	1710 of 2063	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	7.4	1806 of 1968	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	22.6	1302 of 1901	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs California (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy0%-47 vs state

Mathematics0%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ventura County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	5189 Verdugo Way	Camarillo	93012	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 383-1924	231	28	8.2	67.5%	51 (22.1%)	2 (0.9%)	158 (68.4%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)								(n/a)																							73.7	81.6		79.0	79.0	76.3
Triton Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	5250 Adolfo Rd.	Camarillo	93012	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 384-0205	84	11	7.4	58.3%	29 (34.5%)	2 (2.4%)	41 (48.8%)	5 (6.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)								(n/a)						0.0							36.4	26.3							9.1	15.8
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	550 Temple Ave.	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Peak Prep Pleasant Valley District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(855) 900-7325	820	37	22.2	75.4%	187 (22.8%)	122 (14.9%)	374 (45.6%)	43 (5.2%)	19 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	71 (8.7%)								(n/a)	26.3	35.6		37.0		33.3	23.9	28.6	38.6	18.9	50.0	38.1	41.3	36.0	13.0	21.4	22.8	28.3	48.9	47.1	32.6	34.1	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	777 Aileen St.	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 384-1415	590	25	23.6	18.5%	273 (46.3%)	5 (0.8%)	151 (25.6%)	83 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (13.1%)								(n/a)	78.8	87.1				83.1	71.2	87.7	87.9	86.4	82.8	91.9		84.7	72.7	75.4	81.8	84.9	75.0	83.9		78.3
Phoenix	Public, Alternative	4-12	500 Airport Way	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 437-1400	76	11	6.6	63.2%	18 (23.7%)	4 (5.3%)	50 (65.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)						0.0							0.0	2.6							0.0	2.6
Century Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	33 Greta St.	Thousand Oaks	91360	Ventura County	Conejo Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 496-0286	237	17	13.9	21.9%	156 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (19.8%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	19 (8.0%)								(n/a)		16.0		43.8		35.5					64.7	31.8	68.8	60.0					52.9	55.0	48.3	51.9							$29,026	$28,258	$768
Providence	Public, Alternative	K-12	4333 Vineyard Ave.	Oxnard	93036	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 981-5800	35	6	5.4	91.4%	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						0.0							0.0	0.0							0.0	0.0
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	201 South Steckel Dr.	Santa Paula	93060	Ventura County	Santa Paula Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 933-8880	60	2	31.5	85.0%	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)		15.4		0.0		8.1						6.3	22.7	17.0						20.0	0.0	8.7							$2,550	$24	$2,526
Compass Charter Schools of San Diego	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P	Thousand Oaks	91361	Ventura County	Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(855) 937-4227	842	46	18.4	46.2%	290 (34.4%)	29 (3.4%)	427 (50.7%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (8.7%)								(n/a)	36.2	36.2	38.9	29.2		36.2	46.8	42.9	50.7	53.1	38.6	50.0	55.3	47.5	44.2	29.0	32.9	29.7	33.8	37.9	46.2	35.7	20.0	24.0	42.0	28.0	23.0	25.0
Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. R	Thousand Oaks	91361	Ventura County	Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(855) 937-4227	1,032	46	22.6	53.2%	266 (25.8%)	68 (6.6%)	583 (56.5%)	40 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (6.8%)								(n/a)	30.4	37.0	37.9	27.9	15.8	31.7	39.0	49.4	38.0	42.2	46.6	39.7	56.2	44.3	36.8	29.9	20.5	21.5	19.4	30.6	29.7	27.4	25.0	30.0	46.3	31.3	27.5	33.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Ventura County Special Education

How many students attend Ventura County Special Education?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Ventura County Special Education.

What is the racial makeup of Ventura County Special Education?

Students at Ventura County Special Education are 68% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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